Nomura Holdings Inc. (NMR, 8604.TO) named Lori Arndt as managing
director and head of U.S. client strategy and corporate access, the
latest management change as it drives to build up a presence
outside Japan.
Arndt joined the Japanese financial services company from U.S.
investment firm Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS), where she spent
seven years in the investment banking division and seven years in
the equity unit, most recently as head of corporate access in the
U.S. She graduated first in her MBA class at Columbia
University.
Nomura's corporate access team complements similar divisions in
Japan, Asia and Europe, comprising over 80 employees. Last year,
Nomura conducted over 50,000 meetings globally and hosted over 80
conferences.
Nomura, which acquired Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s (LEHMQ)
Asian and European operations in September 2008, has been among the
most aggressive firms in hiring professionals from Wall Street
rivals. While the company has a strong presence globally, it trails
many rivals in deal rankings in the U.S.
The company's American depositary shares were recently up 1.2%
to $4.92 amid a broad market rally.
-By John Kell, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2480;
john.kell@dowjones.com